Polka Dot Love Affair

North Bondi…..a little more calmer than the Bondi I’m used to. Coffee shops up side streets, Makeshift tables with balancing coffee cups and broadsheets. This is the Bondi I love. Last weekend, I had the pleasure photographing and meeting Kristy from Kristy Who blog. She made the trip up from Melbourne and was nice to meet a fellow blogger that has monochrome on the brain as much as I do! The morning of this shoot, I also photographed Alisha (stay tuned for this lifestyle post) so wanted to feel relaxed and comfortable to head for coffee with these Asian babes. Beginning Boutique is a new brand for me, but love their bohemian approach to basic essentials. Playsuits are always in my wardrobe and love throwing one on for the beach or a casual drink in the sunshine. So as soon as this polka dot beauty came into store I knew it was made for me! I'd just like to add that these $10 shoe beauties I bought at Bondi markets currently have hollow heels, as the seller sold them with some temporary filler, Alisha just reminded me over text I had the poorest quality shoes of the day lol!

It’s officially the first day of Autumn in Australia, and although it was close to 34 degrees today, last weekend the temperature was a lot more manageable and required a leather jacket…YES! Seriously can’t wait for more days like last week. I think my monochrome wardrobe will continue into the colder months, and have already started a mood board on my bedroom wall with clean finished neutrals and oversized knits. Us Brits are well versed in Autumn!

It seems now March has ticked over, there are lots of exciting projects happening. One being behind the scenes photography for Dricoper Denim and of course Sydney Fashion Week in April. I’m looking forward to this years, as I will know more people; and will be going there with an aim to produce great behind the lens content to give you all a feel for what the ladies will be rocking this year. There’s also a big trip in the works to Europe this September, and a country I’ve never visited. Hand in hand with a British babe with a passion for content creation too. I better get saving and planning!

Shop the look:

Playsuit: Beginning Boutique

Leather Jacket: H&M (similar here)

Shoes: Via Spiga market find (similar here)

Bag: Alexander Wang

Photo credit to Alisha Thornley from Alishayi blog

Playsuit In Paddington

Last week, I was thrilled to have a lunch date with my partner in crime Andrea and Warren from Boy In The Black Bow Tie blog. It was a beautiful sunny day and the tree lined streets of Paddington were beautifully blossomed. It definitely reminds me of spring in London, and it’s nice to have that little touch home away from home. As mentioned in a previous blogpost, this area of the city is one of my favourites. The terraced houses with endless balconies add a touch of quaintness to a neighbourhood that is walking distance to the beaches, and some of the coolest shops on the East Coast. I could really see myself moving to this area in the future.

Today’s look is one of the first outfits that channels back to my blog name: Boho Chic. Now the weather is getting warmer, I really want to style more bohemian care free looks, and living in Bondi is the perfect place for this. This playsuit is relaxed, loose fitted and perfect for an afternoon of lunch and catch ups. Day to day, I would probably style this look with flat slides but really loving these wooden sandals that I bought off Andrea at Bondi markets a few weeks back. For only $5! They are really comfortable and aren’t too dressy so the look still feels boho. I also like the movement of the playsuit, especially from waist down. 

Over the next couple of weeks I will be changing my blog name to fit in with my change of lifestyle since moving to Sydney. I will be showcasing more bohemian looks with a twist of tailoring and really looking forward to developing new content for you all to read. It seems the perfect time, as of next week my blog will be ticking over to its second year! It’s been an amazing year, and so thankful for everyones support with the move to Australia. Thanks for being awesome!

Hope you all had a great weekend!

Shop the look:

Playsuit: Style Societe

Shoes: Rubi Shoes

Bag: Alexander Wang (similar style here)

Jewellery: Equip Accessories

Sunglasses: Roc Eyewear

Photo credit to Andrea Hetherington from Leather and Lattes blog.

Helen-Jayne x